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W. Va. Code § 24C-1-1

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West Virginia · West Virginia Code Chapter 24C — Underground Facilities Damage Prevention · Status: effective

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W. Va. Code § 24C-1-1, Purpose, West Virginia, version 1 as recorded 2026-10-03, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/2377293
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It is hereby declared to be the purpose and policy of the Legislature in enacting this article to enhance the safety of the citizens of this state and to provide increased protection to underground facilities from damage due to excavation or demolition by providing for the operation of a one-call system for use by operators of underground facilities and by persons engaged in excavation or demolition in the vicinity of underground facilities.